Born Dec. 1, 1928 in St. Louis, she was the daughter of Mackey and Marie Kilby Admire.

She was united in marriage on Sept. 16, 1950 in Piggott, AR to James Clarence Wilson. This union was blessed with three sons: Michael, James and David.

She worked as a dietary technician for DePaul Hospital, retiring in 1995 after 15 years.

She was a big St. Louis Cardinals fan along with her love of sports, chocolate, and animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mackey Admire and Marie Admire – Gebert; her brother, Nathan J. Admire; and her beloved husband, James Wilson, who died Aug. 6, 1995.

Survivors include three sons: Michael Wilson and his wife, Debra, of Kirkwood, James Wilson and his wife, Pat, of Defiance and David Wilson and his wife, Patty Zimmerman, of Florissant; and seven grandchildren: Ryan, Dawn, Alex, Michelle, Cody, Christopher, and Brenden.

Visitation was held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Elsberry.

Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or The Alzheimer’s Association in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home; 107 S. 5th Street; Elsberry, MO 63343.